The syllabus of CAT is never defined by the IIMs. They just have defined the major sections for the exam which are:

1. 1. Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)
2. 2. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
3. 3. Quantitative Ability (QA)

However, going by the trends and the analysis of the papers over the years, below are the topics from where the questions come in each of these sections:

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC)

Sentence Corrections Idioms Jumbled Passage Meaning-Usage Match Summary Questions Facts-Inferences-Judgements

Reading Comprehension Verbal Reasoning Syllogisms Analogies Antonyms and Synonyms Fill in the blanks

Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

Family Tree The course of Action Arrangement Pie Chart Calendars Statement Conclusions Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments Puzzles Series Blood Relations

Coding & Decoding Column Graphs Multi-dimensional Arrangements Visual Reasoning Numeric Grid Critical Reasoning Syllogisms Graphs representing Area Linear and Matrix Arrangements

Quantitative Ability (QA)

representing Area Linear and Matrix Arrangements Quantitative Ability (QA) Arithmetic Ratio and Proportion Trigonometry Probability Permutation and Combination Algebra Mensuration Time and work LCM & HCF Averages Harmonic Mean BODMAS Geometric Progression

Profit and Loss Partnership Installments & Payments Percentages Number systems Lines Pipes and Cisterns Mean, Median, Mode Geometry Quadratic and linear equations Angles and Triangles Cubes and Cones Arithmetic Progression Clocks Higher Maths Arithmetic Mean

CAT 2020 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of CAT is given below:

Duration: The entire test is held for duration of 3 hours

Mode: CAT is a computer based test (CBT)

Language: It is held in English language only.

Total Number of Questions: There are a total of 100 questions in the exam.

Marking Scheme: Each question carries 3 marks and -1 mark if the answer is incorrect.